How to Change Drum Brakes
How to Change Drum Brakes Drum brakes are the rear brakes used on some vehicles. A drum brake is a braking system that consists of a steel housing (the drum) and pads (brake shoes). When you want to slow down, you press the brake pedal, which pushes hydraulic fluid through the system and actuates springs inside the drum which push the shoe against the inside of the drum to slow your car down. Over time, the brake shoes will wear down and you will have to replace them (once they become 1/8-inch thick). Things You'll Need Tire wrench Hammer Jack 2 Jack stands Rag Brake parts cleaner Torque wrench New brake shoes Instructions Place the tire wrench over the lug nuts and turn them counterclockwise to break them loose. You should only loosen them. Do not remove the lug nuts. This is to make it easier to continue to loosen and remove the lug nuts when the vehicle is on jack stands. Put your vehicle in first gear if it is a standard transmission. Ot...